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Scout Speak.....
Acronyms that folks in scouting use on a very regular basis:
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SPL
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Senior Patrol Leader
Oversees the troop meeting and campouts.
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ASPL
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Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Assists or fills in for the SPL. There are usually two.
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PL
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Patrol Leader
Runs his patrol, attends meetings regularly, and attends PLC meetings.
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APL
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Assistant Patrol Leader
Assists or fills in for the PL
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PLC
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Patrol Leader Conference
Meets once a month to plan weekly meetings, address the needs of the different patrols, and arrange callouts. Run by the SPL..
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SM.
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Scoutmaster
Oversees the running of the troop..
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ASM
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Assistant Scoutmaster
Assists the SM in various ways – always looking for more adults who would like to help boys achieve rank, go on campouts, help troop
run smoothly.
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SMIC
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Scoutmaster in Charge
Adult in charge of a certain event like a campout.
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COH
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Court of Honor
Meeting honoring achievements of scouts held four times a year. Usually
attended by family members, and has food. You are welcome to bring your
camera to record these special moments for your son.
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OA
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Order of the Arrow
An organization within scouting that members are voted into by their fellow
scouts. In order to be eligible, you must meet special
requirements like number of days camping, be active in scouts, and show leadership skills. .
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MB.
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Merit Badge
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SLS
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our own acronym for Saline Liberty School where we have our scout meetings (cafeteria) and meet to assemble for scouting trips (parking lot).
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CM
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Committee Members
Adults that support of overall running of the troop; always looking for more “behind the scenes” people.
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